Jackson College Looking for College Life Coordinator Full Time

Salary: $20.00 – $23.00 Hourly

Location: Jackson, MI

Job Type: Staff, full-time

Department: Diversity, Equity, & Belonging

Opening Date: 09/29/2023

Description

The College Life Coordinator position is responsible for the operation of student activities and intramurals for the Jackson College community. The coordinator is expected to enhance the living environment of the community through staff development, resident outreach, creative programming, and student organizations. This position shall work in collaboration with the Director of Residence Life Team, Multi-Cultural Office, Athletics, TRIO, International, and Phi Theta Kappa.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for understanding, supporting, and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission, and vision and agreeing to be evaluated by same.

2. Develop relationships/collaborate with faculty and all Jackson College campuses to ensure campus life programs/services strongly support student learning, the college’s mission, and strategic agenda.

3. Promoting diversity and inclusion on campus through events.

4. Assisting with new student orientation and welcome events to help incoming students

5. Offering development opportunities, workshops, and training to empower student leaders.

6. Monthly/Weekly programming for all Jackson College students.

7. Evaluate overall program effectiveness and make changes as needed.

8. Support students’ well-being by coordinating health and wellness programs, mental health awareness campaigns, and recreational activities.

9. Managing budgets for campus life programs and events, ensuring financial resources are utilized effectively.

10. Collect feedback and data to evaluate the impact of campus life initiatives and identify areas for improvement.

11. Collaborate with residence life staff for special events, move-in, welcome week, etc.

12. Establish and maintain effective student relations by cooperating with student retention projects, maintaining positive contact with students, and offering support to contribute to students’ success and growth.

13. Communicate regularly with the Chief Diversity Officer providing regular updates on activities occurring in campus life.

14. Work in conjunction with Marketing to advertise and promote campus life activities.

15. Assist in establishing an annual plan for and execution of campus life activities.

16. Develop and implement plans and policies for campus life and student organizations including but not limited to student government, student activities, campus organizations, and interest groups.

17. Works with student leaders, staff, and faculty to plan, organize, promote, supervise, and evaluate Campus Life programs, events, and activities to meet the needs of students.

18. Coordinates student government and student organization leaders through meetings, events, organizational communication, one-on-one conferences, teambuilding sessions, and leadership retreats.

19. Collaborate with marketing to promote student organizations and provides training and experiences within these organizations which help develop leadership skills and learning outcomes for students.

20. Knowledge of college policies, procedures, and practices of Jackson College.

21. Ensure events and activities adhere to safety guidelines and collaborate with campus security.

22. Provide excellent customer service handling inquiries and requests from different parties and answering questions in a professional and friendly manner.

23. Post and maintain office hours as determined by the area’s needs. Expectations include some evening and weekend events.

24. Coordinator of Intramural Sports Program – Organize and manage the men’s, women’s, and co-recreational program, including fall, spring, and summer term structured activities, emphasizing diversity in both sports offerings and levels of competition. Create an environment that educates and promotes sportsmanship and participation in recreational activities, in addition to providing a program in which risks are minimized.

25. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Diversity Officer

CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Internal: Frequent contact in an information-sharing capacity with faculty, staff, and students, especially in departments like campus life and Athletics, Student Services, Facilities Operations, Marketing, Housing, and Cultural Affairs.

External: Regular contact with students and community members in a service-provider capacity, providing information and problem-solving. Communicate with JC stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred and two years in college/university setting working with students. Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles, knowledge of crisis intervention strategies, and skill in communicating effectively with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds are needed. Possess a strong understanding and commitment to student development.

Key Success Factors

Computer Skills

Knowledge of personal computers and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and Data. Must demonstrate ongoing proficiency in computer use and reporting activities.

Customer Service

Demonstrates proactive communication and customer service strategies that align with JC’s institutional values. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Demonstrates understanding of the role campus life plays in student success/ retention.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, action plans, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Good command of grammar.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate addition and subtraction and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Experience with budget management.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

“This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and

responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.”

Supplemental Information

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

Please use your legal first and last names on your application.  If you are hired, you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.

The Jackson College Nepotism policy prohibits the hiring of direct relatives of current employees or members of the Board of Trustees including spouse, domestic partner, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, aunt, uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, grandchild.  This policy applies to all full and part-time employees except for student workers, tutors, temporary employees and adjunct faculty.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, “See Resume or C/V.” Your resume, cover letter, and if a degree is required an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application.  Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your vita, transcripts, etc.. Instructions will also be found there.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.  

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college.  Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process.  Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

A copy of Jackson College’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website.  The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings.  Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws (Download PDF reader). Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.